Minimum Requirements:
- Matric with relevant tertiary qualifications
 
 +5 years in the role as a Senior Accountant
- Computer literacy must include strong excel / reporting
 
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting and Analysis
: 
Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Analyze financial data, trends, and performance metrics to provide actionable insights to management.
 
 Month-end and Year-end Close: 
- Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial activities are accurately recorded.
 - Assist in financial audits by providing necessary documentation and information related to accounts payable.
 - Assist in the annual budget process
 
 Payment Processing:
 
Prepare and process payment batches and electronic payments.
- Manage the payment schedule to ensure timely and accurate disbursements.
 - Monitor and address any issues related to payment processing, such as rejected payments or payment inquiries from suppliers.
 
 General Ledger Management:
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
 - Identify and rectify discrepancies, investigating and resolving variances.
 
 Financial Controls and Compliance: 
Establish and enforce internal controls to safeguard financial assets and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Assist in the preparation for and coordination of internal and external audits.
 - Establish and enforce internal controls related to stock receipts to ensure accuracy and prevent errors.
 
 Stock Receipts and Reconciliation:
 
Oversee the receipt of stock, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all transactions.
- Reconcile stock receipts with purchase orders, ensuring consistency and resolving discrepancies.
 - Prepare monthly supplier reconciliations and work closely with suppliers address any issues related to stock receipts
 
 Inventory Valuation:
 
Work closely with the procurement and supply chain teams to understand stock valuation methods.
- Implement and maintain appropriate stock valuation practices, such as FIFO or LIFO.
 - Budgeting and Forecasting:
 - Collaborate with the finance team to contribute to the budgeting and forecasting processes.
 - Provide financial insights to support the development of accurate and realistic budgets
 
              
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